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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 31.04 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 31.04 and 13.28 is: 18.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 31.04 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/31.04 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 31.04 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.32/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.33

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