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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.86, 31.54 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.86, 31.54 and 14.24 is: 19.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.86 : 31.54 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.86/31.54 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.86x = 31.54 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.86x = 449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.13/22.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.65

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