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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 18.29 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 18.29 and 12.22 is: 16.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 18.29 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/18.29 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 18.29 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.35/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.88

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