1. **State the problem:** We have two similar triangles. The sides of the smaller triangle are 4 in and 13 in, and the corresponding sides of the larger triangle are $x$ and 22.75 in. We need to find the missing side length $x$ of the larger triangle.
2. **Formula and rule:** For similar triangles, corresponding sides are proportional. This means:
$$\frac{x}{4} = \frac{22.75}{13}$$
3. **Solve for $x$:**
Multiply both sides by 4 to isolate $x$:
$$x = 4 \times \frac{22.75}{13}$$
4. **Calculate the value:**
$$x = \frac{4 \times 22.75}{13} = \frac{91}{13}$$
5. **Simplify the fraction:**
$$x = 7 \cancel{\times 13} \div \cancel{13} = 7$$
6. **Final answer:**
The missing side length $x$ is **7 inches**.
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