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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.84, 22.24 and 7.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.84, 22.24 and 7.21 is: 10.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.84 : 22.24 = 7.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.84/22.24 = 7.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.84x = 22.24 × 7.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.84x = 160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.35/14.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.81

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