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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 22.40 and 4.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 22.40 and 4.79 is: 7.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 22.40 = 4.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/22.40 = 4.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 22.40 × 4.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.24/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.18

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