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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.40, 18.47 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.40, 18.47 and 11.22 is: 15.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.40 : 18.47 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.40/18.47 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.40x = 18.47 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.40x = 207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.18/13.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.47

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