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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 30.88 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 30.88 and 13.75 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 30.88 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/30.88 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 30.88 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.60/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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