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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 30.40 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 30.40 and 13.73 is: 18.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 30.40 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/30.40 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 30.40 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.39/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.96

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