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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 33.05 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 33.05 and 17.79 is: 26.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 33.05 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/33.05 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 33.05 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.78/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.70

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