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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.92, 22.37 and 5.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.92, 22.37 and 5.90 is: 8.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.92 : 22.37 = 5.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.92/22.37 = 5.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.92x = 22.37 × 5.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.92x = 131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.93/14.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.84

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