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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 34.28 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 34.28 and 13.83 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 34.28 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/34.28 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 34.28 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.02/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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