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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 30.66 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 30.66 and 13.59 is: 18.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 30.66 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/30.66 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 30.66 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.67/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.76

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