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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 30.65 and 13.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 30.65 and 13.00 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 30.65 = 13.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/30.65 = 13.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 30.65 × 13.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.35/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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