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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.77, 31.41 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.77, 31.41 and 13.55 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.77 : 31.41 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.77/31.41 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.77x = 31.41 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.77x = 425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.68/22.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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