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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.56, 33.78 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.56, 33.78 and 13.98 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.56 : 33.78 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.56/33.78 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.56x = 33.78 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.56x = 472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.24/22.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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