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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 34.38 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 34.38 and 13.91 is: 20.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 34.38 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/34.38 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 34.38 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.18/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.84

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