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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.83, 22.25 and 10.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.83, 22.25 and 10.31 is: 15.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.83 : 22.25 = 10.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.83/22.25 = 10.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.83x = 22.25 × 10.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.83x = 229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.40/14.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.47

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