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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 31.40 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 31.40 and 14.14 is: 19.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 31.40 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/31.40 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 31.40 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.00/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.51

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