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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.93, 34.35 and 13.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.93, 34.35 and 13.89 is: 20.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.93 : 34.35 = 13.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.93/34.35 = 13.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.93x = 34.35 × 13.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.93x = 477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.12/22.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.81

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