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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 34.19 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 34.19 and 14.79 is: 22.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 34.19 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/34.19 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 34.19 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.67/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.15

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