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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 33.30 and 9.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 33.30 and 9.37 is: 14.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 33.30 = 9.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/33.30 = 9.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 33.30 × 9.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.06/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.05

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