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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.92, 22.37 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.92, 22.37 and 11.10 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.92 : 22.37 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.92/22.37 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.92x = 22.37 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.92x = 248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.31/14.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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