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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 30.47 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 30.47 and 13.90 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 30.47 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/30.47 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 30.47 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.53/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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