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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 20.30 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 20.30 and 11.22 is: 16.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 20.30 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/20.30 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 20.30 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.77/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.90

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