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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 33.10 and 9.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 33.10 and 9.87 is: 14.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 33.10 = 9.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/33.10 = 9.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 33.10 × 9.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.70/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.81

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