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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.88, 22.29 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.88, 22.29 and 9.16 is: 13.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 22.29 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/22.29 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 22.29 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.18/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.72

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