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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 33.91 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 33.91 and 14.48 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 33.91 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/33.91 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 33.91 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.81/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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