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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 30.76 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 30.76 and 13.66 is: 18.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 30.76 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/30.76 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 30.76 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.18/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.85

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