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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 34.41 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 34.41 and 13.92 is: 20.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 34.41 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/34.41 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 34.41 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.99/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.84

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