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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.11, 33.18 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.11, 33.18 and 13.98 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.11 : 33.18 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.11/33.18 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.11x = 33.18 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.11x = 463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.86/22.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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