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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 33.05 and 8.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 33.05 and 8.50 is: 12.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 33.05 = 8.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/33.05 = 8.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 33.05 × 8.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.92/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.75

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