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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 30.44 and 13.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 30.44 and 13.45 is: 18.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 30.44 = 13.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/30.44 = 13.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 30.44 × 13.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.30/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.55

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