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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 33.68 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 33.68 and 13.88 is: 20.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 33.68 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/33.68 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 33.68 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.33/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.82

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