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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 33.43 and 22.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 33.43 and 22.02 is: 33.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 33.43 = 22.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/33.43 = 22.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 33.43 × 22.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 736.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.13/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.19

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