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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 33.09 and 17.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 33.09 and 17.81 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 33.09 = 17.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/33.09 = 17.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 33.09 × 17.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.24/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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