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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 33.44 and 14.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 33.44 and 14.71 is: 22.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 33.44 = 14.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/33.44 = 14.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 33.44 × 14.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.90/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.02

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