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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.22 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.22 and 13.80 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.22 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.22 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.22 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.40/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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