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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 34.36 and 14.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 34.36 and 14.36 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 34.36 = 14.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/34.36 = 14.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 34.36 × 14.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.41/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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