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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 30.39 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 30.39 and 14.74 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 30.39 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/30.39 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 30.39 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.10/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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