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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 22.44 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 22.44 and 10.92 is: 16.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 22.44 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/22.44 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 22.44 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.04/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.40

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