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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.26, 30.73 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.26, 30.73 and 14.09 is: 19.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.26 : 30.73 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.26/30.73 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.26x = 30.73 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.26x = 432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.87/22.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.44

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