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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.56, 31.11 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.56, 31.11 and 14.37 is: 19.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.56 : 31.11 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.56/31.11 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.56x = 31.11 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.56x = 447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.05/22.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.82

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