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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 33.62 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 33.62 and 13.40 is: 20.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 33.62 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/33.62 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 33.62 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.27/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.11

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