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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.93, 31.64 and 14.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.93, 31.64 and 14.19 is: 19.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.93 : 31.64 = 14.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.93/31.64 = 14.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.93x = 31.64 × 14.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.93x = 448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.97/22.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.58

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