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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.89, 22.16 and 14.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.89, 22.16 and 14.86 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.89 : 22.16 = 14.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.89/22.16 = 14.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.89x = 22.16 × 14.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.89x = 329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.30/14.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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