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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.11, 30.50 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.11, 30.50 and 13.92 is: 19.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.11 : 30.50 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.11/30.50 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.11x = 30.50 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.11x = 424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.49/22.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.20

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