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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 30.75 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 30.75 and 13.87 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 30.75 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/30.75 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 30.75 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.50/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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