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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 33.28 and 11.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 33.28 and 11.50 is: 17.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 33.28 = 11.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/33.28 = 11.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 33.28 × 11.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.72/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.26

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