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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.19, 33.29 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.19, 33.29 and 13.62 is: 20.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.19 : 33.29 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.19/33.29 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.19x = 33.29 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.19x = 453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.34/22.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.43

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