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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 33.59 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 33.59 and 13.37 is: 20.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 33.59 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/33.59 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 33.59 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.10/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.07

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