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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 22.29 and 10.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 22.29 and 10.83 is: 16.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 22.29 = 10.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/22.29 = 10.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 22.29 × 10.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.40/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.16

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