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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 33.06 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 33.06 and 8.52 is: 12.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 33.06 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/33.06 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 33.06 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.72/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.77

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