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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.88, 22.21 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.88, 22.21 and 14.78 is: 22.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 22.21 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/22.21 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 22.21 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.15/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.05

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