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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.33, 33.52 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.33, 33.52 and 13.76 is: 20.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.33 : 33.52 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.33/33.52 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.33x = 33.52 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.33x = 461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.08/22.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.65

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