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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.84, 22.23 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.84, 22.23 and 11.62 is: 17.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.84 : 22.23 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.84/22.23 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.84x = 22.23 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.84x = 258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.26/14.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.41

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