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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.80, 19.03 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.80, 19.03 and 11.22 is: 15.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.80 : 19.03 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.80/19.03 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.80x = 19.03 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.80x = 213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.52/13.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.47

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