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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.19, 33.26 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.19, 33.26 and 13.17 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.19 : 33.26 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.19/33.26 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.19x = 33.26 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.19x = 437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.97/22.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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