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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 31.73 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 31.73 and 14.25 is: 19.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 31.73 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/31.73 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 31.73 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.15/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.68

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