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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.83, 22.25 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.83, 22.25 and 12.13 is: 18.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.83 : 22.25 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.83/22.25 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.83x = 22.25 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.83x = 269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.89/14.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.20

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