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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.55, 31.11 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.55, 31.11 and 14.38 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.55 : 31.11 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.55/31.11 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.55x = 31.11 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.55x = 447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.27/22.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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