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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.98, 22.45 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.98, 22.45 and 12.42 is: 18.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.98 : 22.45 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.98/22.45 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.98x = 22.45 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.98x = 278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.83/14.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.61

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