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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.98, 22.46 and 5.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.98, 22.46 and 5.96 is: 8.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.98 : 22.46 = 5.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.98/22.46 = 5.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.98x = 22.46 × 5.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.98x = 133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.86/14.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.94

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