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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 33.01 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 33.01 and 14.22 is: 19.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 33.01 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/33.01 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 33.01 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.40/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.62

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