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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.86, 22.26 and 8.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.86, 22.26 and 8.09 is: 12.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.86 : 22.26 = 8.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.86/22.26 = 8.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.86x = 22.26 × 8.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.86x = 179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.96/14.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.11

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