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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.29, 18.33 and 10.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.29, 18.33 and 10.22 is: 14.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 18.33 = 10.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/18.33 = 10.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 18.33 × 10.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.24/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.09

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