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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 33.18 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 33.18 and 14.52 is: 21.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 33.18 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/33.18 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 33.18 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 481.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.77/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.75

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