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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 30.65 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 30.65 and 13.46 is: 18.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 30.65 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/30.65 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 30.65 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.33/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.57

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