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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 30.56 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 30.56 and 12.44 is: 17.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 30.56 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/30.56 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 30.56 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.03/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.16

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