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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 31.10 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 31.10 and 13.32 is: 18.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 31.10 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/31.10 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 31.10 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.30/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.39

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