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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.99, 34.41 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.99, 34.41 and 13.94 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.99 : 34.41 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.99/34.41 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.99x = 34.41 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.99x = 479.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.76/22.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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