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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 34.21 and 14.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 34.21 and 14.69 is: 22.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 34.21 = 14.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/34.21 = 14.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 34.21 × 14.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 502.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.54/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.01

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