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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 30.48 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 30.48 and 13.92 is: 19.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 30.48 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/30.48 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 30.48 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 424.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.13/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.19

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