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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 34.38 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 34.38 and 14.93 is: 22.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 34.38 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/34.38 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 34.38 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.12/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.37

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