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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.19, 33.28 and 6.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.19, 33.28 and 6.97 is: 10.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.19 : 33.28 = 6.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.19/33.28 = 6.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.19x = 33.28 × 6.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.19x = 231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.96/22.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.46

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