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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.77, 34.18 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.77, 34.18 and 14.22 is: 21.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.77 : 34.18 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.77/34.18 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.77x = 34.18 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.77x = 486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.00/22.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.34

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