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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.18 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.18 and 14.80 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.18 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.18 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.18 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.85/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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