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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 22.41 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 22.41 and 8.52 is: 12.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 22.41 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/22.41 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 22.41 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.93/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.78

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