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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 30.44 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 30.44 and 14.78 is: 20.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 30.44 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/30.44 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 30.44 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.90/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.40

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