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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 31.00 and 14.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 31.00 and 14.70 is: 20.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 31.00 = 14.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/31.00 = 14.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 31.00 × 14.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.81/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.28

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