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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 22.39 and 8.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 22.39 and 8.51 is: 12.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 22.39 = 8.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/22.39 = 8.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 22.39 × 8.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.54/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.75

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