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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.85, 22.26 and 9.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.85, 22.26 and 9.79 is: 14.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.85 : 22.26 = 9.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.85/22.26 = 9.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.85x = 22.26 × 9.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.85x = 217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.93/14.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.68

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