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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.82, 22.23 and 8.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.82, 22.23 and 8.07 is: 12.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.82 : 22.23 = 8.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.82/22.23 = 8.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.82x = 22.23 × 8.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.82x = 179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.40/14.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.11

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