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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 33.12 and 6.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 33.12 and 6.87 is: 10.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 33.12 = 6.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/33.12 = 6.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 33.12 × 6.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.58/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.30

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