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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 31.17 and 13.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 31.17 and 13.84 is: 19.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 31.17 = 13.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/31.17 = 13.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 31.17 × 13.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.39/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.11

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