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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 33.54 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 33.54 and 13.33 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 33.54 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/33.54 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 33.54 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.94/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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