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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 33.11 and 6.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 33.11 and 6.86 is: 10.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 33.11 = 6.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/33.11 = 6.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 33.11 × 6.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.93/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.28

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