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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.81, 33.03 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.81, 33.03 and 22.14 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.81 : 33.03 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.81/33.03 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.81x = 33.03 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.81x = 731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.28/23.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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