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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.81, 22.19 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.81, 22.19 and 11.00 is: 16.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.81 : 22.19 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.81/22.19 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.81x = 22.19 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.81x = 243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.92/14.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.48

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