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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.55, 86.33 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.55, 86.33 and 14.22 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.55 : 86.33 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.55/86.33 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.55x = 86.33 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.55x = 1,227.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227.63/57.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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