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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.22, 19.78 and 11.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.22, 19.78 and 11.32 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.22 : 19.78 = 11.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.22/19.78 = 11.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.22x = 19.78 × 11.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.22x = 223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.81/13.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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