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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.59, 33.78 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.59, 33.78 and 14.58 is: 21.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.59 : 33.78 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.59/33.78 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.59x = 33.78 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.59x = 492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.51/22.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.80

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