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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.99, 22.49 and 4.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.99, 22.49 and 4.85 is: 7.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.99 : 22.49 = 4.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.99/22.49 = 4.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.99x = 22.49 × 4.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.99x = 109.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.08/14.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.28

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