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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.46, 30.98 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.46, 30.98 and 13.72 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.46 : 30.98 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.46/30.98 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.46x = 30.98 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.46x = 424.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.89/22.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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