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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.44, 30.98 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.44, 30.98 and 13.24 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.44 : 30.98 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.44/30.98 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.44x = 30.98 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.44x = 410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.25/22.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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