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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.27, 33.43 and 14.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.27, 33.43 and 14.71 is: 22.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.27 : 33.43 = 14.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.27/33.43 = 14.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.27x = 33.43 × 14.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.27x = 491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.76/22.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.08

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