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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 33 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 33 and 13 is: 19.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 33 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/33 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 33 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 429
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.46

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