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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.19, 33.25 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.19, 33.25 and 17.94 is: 26.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.19 : 33.25 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.19/33.25 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.19x = 33.25 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.19x = 596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.51/22.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.88

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