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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 33.81 and 14.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 33.81 and 14.95 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 33.81 = 14.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/33.81 = 14.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 33.81 × 14.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.46/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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