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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.20 and 6.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.20 and 6.11 is: 9.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.20 = 6.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.20 = 6.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.20 × 6.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.83/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.16

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