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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.86, 22.30 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.86, 22.30 and 7.64 is: 11.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.86 : 22.30 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.86/22.30 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.86x = 22.30 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.86x = 170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.37/14.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.47

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