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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 34.04 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 34.04 and 14.12 is: 21.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 34.04 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/34.04 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 34.04 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.66/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.19

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