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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.56, 33.81 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.56, 33.81 and 14.55 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.56 : 33.81 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.56/33.81 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.56x = 33.81 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.56x = 491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.94/22.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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