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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 33.23 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 33.23 and 17.11 is: 25.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 33.23 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/33.23 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 33.23 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.57/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.63

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