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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.12, 33.13 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.12, 33.13 and 14.09 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.12 : 33.13 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.12/33.13 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.12x = 33.13 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.12x = 466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.80/22.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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