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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 31.35 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 31.35 and 14.55 is: 20.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 31.35 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/31.35 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 31.35 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.12/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.07

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