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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 22.38 and 11.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 22.38 and 11.16 is: 16.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 22.38 = 11.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/22.38 = 11.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 22.38 × 11.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 249.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.76/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.73

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