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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.85, 22.22 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.85, 22.22 and 11.64 is: 17.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.85 : 22.22 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.85/22.22 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.85x = 22.22 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.85x = 258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.58/14.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.41

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