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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 33.10 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 33.10 and 14.05 is: 21.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 33.10 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/33.10 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 33.10 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.02/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.08

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