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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.12, 33.24 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.12, 33.24 and 17.88 is: 26.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.12 : 33.24 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.12/33.24 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.12x = 33.24 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.12x = 594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.33/22.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.87

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