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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.55, 31.10 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.55, 31.10 and 13.33 is: 18.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.55 : 31.10 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.55/31.10 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.55x = 31.10 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.55x = 414.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.42/22.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.38

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