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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 33.35 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 33.35 and 14.63 is: 21.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 33.35 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/33.35 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 33.35 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.86/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.90

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