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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 34.08 and 13.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 34.08 and 13.69 is: 20.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 34.08 = 13.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/34.08 = 13.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 34.08 × 13.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.56/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.56

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