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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 30.76 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 30.76 and 14.52 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 30.76 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/30.76 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 30.76 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.64/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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