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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.84, 31.51 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.84, 31.51 and 14.09 is: 19.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.84 : 31.51 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.84/31.51 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.84x = 31.51 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.84x = 444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.08/22.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.44

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