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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 32.97 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 32.97 and 14.39 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 32.97 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/32.97 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 32.97 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.44/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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