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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 33.12 and 13.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 33.12 and 13.51 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 33.12 = 13.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/33.12 = 13.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 33.12 × 13.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.45/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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