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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 33.32 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 33.32 and 12.07 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 33.32 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/33.32 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 33.32 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.12/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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