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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.17, 33.25 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.17, 33.25 and 11.34 is: 17.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.17 : 33.25 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.17/33.25 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.17x = 33.25 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.17x = 377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.11/22.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.01

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