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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.55, 31.12 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.55, 31.12 and 13.92 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.55 : 31.12 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.55/31.12 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.55x = 31.12 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.55x = 433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.19/22.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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