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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.81, 22.21 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.81, 22.21 and 8.80 is: 13.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.81 : 22.21 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.81/22.21 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.81x = 22.21 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.81x = 195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.37/14.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.20

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