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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 34 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 34 and 14.65 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 34 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/34 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 34 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.10/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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