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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 32.95 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 32.95 and 13.88 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 32.95 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/32.95 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 32.95 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.28/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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