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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.17 and 14.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.17 and 14.00 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.17 = 14.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.17 = 14.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.17 × 14.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.14/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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