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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 22.44 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 22.44 and 8.18 is: 12.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 22.44 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/22.44 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 22.44 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.56/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.30

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