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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.01, 30.39 and 14.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.01, 30.39 and 14.75 is: 20.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.01 : 30.39 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.01/30.39 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.01x = 30.39 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.01x = 448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.25/22.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.37

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