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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 33.03 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 33.03 and 12.50 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 33.03 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/33.03 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 33.03 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.88/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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