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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.17, 33.41 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.17, 33.41 and 19.97 is: 30.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.17 : 33.41 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.17/33.41 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.17x = 33.41 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.17x = 667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.30/22.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.09

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