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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 33.69 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 33.69 and 13.32 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 33.69 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/33.69 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 33.69 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.75/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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