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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 34.47 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 34.47 and 13.54 is: 20.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 34.47 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/34.47 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 34.47 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.72/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.31

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