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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 30.59 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 30.59 and 13.99 is: 19.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 30.59 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/30.59 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 30.59 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.95/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.29

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