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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.91, 22.37 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.91, 22.37 and 7.69 is: 11.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.91 : 22.37 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.91/22.37 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.91x = 22.37 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.91x = 171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.99/14.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.54

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