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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.84, 22.27 and 6.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.84, 22.27 and 6.29 is: 9.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.84 : 22.27 = 6.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.84/22.27 = 6.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.84x = 22.27 × 6.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.84x = 139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.94/14.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.43

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