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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 33.99 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 33.99 and 14.66 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 33.99 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/33.99 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 33.99 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.29/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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