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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 33.06 and 14.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 33.06 and 14.44 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 33.06 = 14.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/33.06 = 14.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 33.06 × 14.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.39/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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