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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.90, 34.41 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.90, 34.41 and 14.79 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.90 : 34.41 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.90/34.41 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.90x = 34.41 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.90x = 508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.96/22.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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