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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.12, 30.51 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.12, 30.51 and 14.83 is: 20.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.12 : 30.51 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.12/30.51 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.12x = 30.51 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.12x = 452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.46/22.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.45

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