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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 30.34 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 30.34 and 14.22 is: 19.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 30.34 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/30.34 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 30.34 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.43/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.61

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