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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.11, 33.13 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.11, 33.13 and 17.05 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.11 : 33.13 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.11/33.13 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.11x = 33.13 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.11x = 564.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.87/22.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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