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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.85, 22.21 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.85, 22.21 and 11.04 is: 16.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.85 : 22.21 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.85/22.21 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.85x = 22.21 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.85x = 245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.09/14.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.50

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