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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.30, 33.44 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.30, 33.44 and 14.29 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.30 : 33.44 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.30/33.44 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.30x = 33.44 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.30x = 477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.86/22.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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