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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 33.88 and 14.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 33.88 and 14.60 is: 21.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 33.88 = 14.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/33.88 = 14.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 33.88 × 14.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.65/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.89

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