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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.85, 22.16 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.85, 22.16 and 12.74 is: 19.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.85 : 22.16 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.85/22.16 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.85x = 22.16 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.85x = 282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.14/14.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.00

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