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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 30.47 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 30.47 and 13.46 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 30.47 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/30.47 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 30.47 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.91/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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