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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.87, 22.31 and 6.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.87, 22.31 and 6.84 is: 10.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.87 : 22.31 = 6.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.87/22.31 = 6.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.87x = 22.31 × 6.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.87x = 152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.57/14.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.26

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