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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.74, 31.39 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.74, 31.39 and 14.57 is: 20.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.74 : 31.39 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.74/31.39 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.74x = 31.39 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.74x = 457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.20/22.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.11

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