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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 30.36 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 30.36 and 13.38 is: 18.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 30.36 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/30.36 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 30.36 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.22/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.46

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