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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.45, 20.16 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.45, 20.16 and 6.22 is: 9.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.45 : 20.16 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.45/20.16 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.45x = 20.16 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.45x = 125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.40/13.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.33

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