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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.83, 22.24 and 5.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.83, 22.24 and 5.20 is: 7.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.83 : 22.24 = 5.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.83/22.24 = 5.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.83x = 22.24 × 5.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.83x = 115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.54/14.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.79

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