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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.23, 30.69 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.23, 30.69 and 14.04 is: 19.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.23 : 30.69 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.23/30.69 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.23x = 30.69 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.23x = 430.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.89/22.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.39

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