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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.82, 22.14 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.82, 22.14 and 11.72 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.82 : 22.14 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.82/22.14 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.82x = 22.14 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.82x = 259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.37/14.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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