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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.82, 22.21 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.82, 22.21 and 12.89 is: 19.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.82 : 22.21 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.82/22.21 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.82x = 22.21 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.82x = 286.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.11/14.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.31

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