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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.97, 22.54 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.97, 22.54 and 12.58 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.97 : 22.54 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.97/22.54 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.97x = 22.54 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.97x = 283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.55/14.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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