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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 30.75 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 30.75 and 13.06 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 30.75 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/30.75 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 30.75 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.58/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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