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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.16, 33.25 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.16, 33.25 and 14.57 is: 21.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.16 : 33.25 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.16/33.25 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.16x = 33.25 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.16x = 484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.50/22.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.86

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