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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 33.10 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 33.10 and 11.95 is: 17.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 33.10 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/33.10 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 33.10 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.38/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.90

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