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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.96, 22.36 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.96, 22.36 and 12.08 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.96 : 22.36 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.96/22.36 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.96x = 22.36 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.96x = 270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.16/14.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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