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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.85, 22.25 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.85, 22.25 and 9.13 is: 13.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.85 : 22.25 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.85/22.25 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.85x = 22.25 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.85x = 203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.12/14.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.68

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