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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 33.92 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 33.92 and 14.07 is: 21.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 33.92 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/33.92 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 33.92 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.25/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.09

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