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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.31, 33.46 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.31, 33.46 and 13.77 is: 20.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.31 : 33.46 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.31/33.46 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.31x = 33.46 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.31x = 460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.71/22.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.65

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