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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 33.57 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 33.57 and 14.37 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 33.57 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/33.57 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 33.57 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.40/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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