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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 33.13 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 33.13 and 13.54 is: 20.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 33.13 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/33.13 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 33.13 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.71/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.32

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