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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.18 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.18 and 7.88 is: 11.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.18 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.18 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.18 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.29/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.80

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