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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 34.40 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 34.40 and 9.44 is: 14.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 34.40 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/34.40 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 34.40 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.52/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.14

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