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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.81, 31.47 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.81, 31.47 and 13.11 is: 18.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.81 : 31.47 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.81/31.47 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.81x = 31.47 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.81x = 412.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.41/22.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.08

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