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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.11, 33.17 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.11, 33.17 and 15.03 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.11 : 33.17 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.11/33.17 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.11x = 33.17 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.11x = 498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.47/22.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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