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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 32.05 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 32.05 and 14.01 is: 19.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 32.05 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/32.05 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 32.05 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.02/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.34

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