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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.83, 22.25 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.83, 22.25 and 8.06 is: 12.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.83 : 22.25 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.83/22.25 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.83x = 22.25 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.83x = 179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.35/14.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.10

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