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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 33.13 and 9.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 33.13 and 9.89 is: 14.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 33.13 = 9.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/33.13 = 9.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 33.13 × 9.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.66/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.84

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