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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.89, 22.29 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.89, 22.29 and 12.31 is: 18.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.89 : 22.29 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.89/22.29 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.89x = 22.29 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.89x = 274.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.39/14.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.43

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