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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.87, 22.29 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.87, 22.29 and 8.45 is: 12.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.87 : 22.29 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.87/22.29 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.87x = 22.29 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.87x = 188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.24/14.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.66

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