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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 30.50 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 30.50 and 14.80 is: 20.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 30.50 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/30.50 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 30.50 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.40/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.44

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