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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 31.07 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 31.07 and 14.74 is: 20.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 31.07 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/31.07 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 31.07 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.97/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.33

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