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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 31.71 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 31.71 and 14.79 is: 20.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 31.71 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/31.71 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 31.71 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.92/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.41

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