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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.68, 31.31 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.68, 31.31 and 14.07 is: 19.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.68 : 31.31 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.68/31.31 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.68x = 31.31 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.68x = 440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.46/22.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.42

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