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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.84, 22.17 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.84, 22.17 and 11.46 is: 17.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.84 : 22.17 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.84/22.17 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.84x = 22.17 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.84x = 254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.07/14.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.13

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