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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 31.02 and 14.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 31.02 and 14.72 is: 20.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 31.02 = 14.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/31.02 = 14.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 31.02 × 14.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.61/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.31

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