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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.22, 18.28 and 11.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.22, 18.28 and 11.40 is: 15.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.22 : 18.28 = 11.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.22/18.28 = 11.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.22x = 18.28 × 11.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.22x = 208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.34/13.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.76

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