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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.85, 22.41 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.85, 22.41 and 14.78 is: 22.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.85 : 22.41 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.85/22.41 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.85x = 22.41 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.85x = 331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.22/14.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.30

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