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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.44, 33.54 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.44, 33.54 and 14.76 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.44 : 33.54 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.44/33.54 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.44x = 33.54 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.44x = 495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.05/22.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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