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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 22.36 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 22.36 and 12.40 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 22.36 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/22.36 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 22.36 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.26/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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