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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.11, 33.25 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.11, 33.25 and 17.55 is: 26.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.11 : 33.25 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.11/33.25 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.11x = 33.25 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.11x = 583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.54/22.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.39

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