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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.44, 18.56 and 10.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.44, 18.56 and 10.22 is: 14.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.44 : 18.56 = 10.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.44/18.56 = 10.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.44x = 18.56 × 10.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.44x = 189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.63/13.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.11

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