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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 31.01 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 31.01 and 14.15 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 31.01 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/31.01 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 31.01 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.80/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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