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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.11, 33.19 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.11, 33.19 and 17.03 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.11 : 33.19 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.11/33.19 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.11x = 33.19 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.11x = 565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.14/22.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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