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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 22.40 and 8.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 22.40 and 8.53 is: 12.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 22.40 = 8.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/22.40 = 8.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 22.40 × 8.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.07/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.78

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