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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.21 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.21 and 13.35 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.21 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.21 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.21 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.35/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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