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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.90, 22.36 and 5.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.90, 22.36 and 5.89 is: 8.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.90 : 22.36 = 5.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.90/22.36 = 5.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.90x = 22.36 × 5.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.90x = 131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.70/14.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.84

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