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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.84, 22.26 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.84, 22.26 and 10.32 is: 15.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.84 : 22.26 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.84/22.26 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.84x = 22.26 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.84x = 229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.72/14.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.48

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