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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 33.35 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 33.35 and 14.59 is: 21.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 33.35 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/33.35 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 33.35 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.36/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.90

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