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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 31.32 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 31.32 and 14.39 is: 19.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 31.32 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/31.32 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 31.32 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 450.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.57/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.85

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