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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.84, 22.24 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.84, 22.24 and 12.70 is: 19.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.84 : 22.24 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.84/22.24 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.84x = 22.24 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.84x = 282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.45/14.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.03

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