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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 33.12 and 8.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 33.12 and 8.55 is: 12.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 33.12 = 8.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/33.12 = 8.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 33.12 × 8.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 283.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.22/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.82

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