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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 18.69 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 18.69 and 13.22 is: 18.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 18.69 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/18.69 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 18.69 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.08/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.22

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