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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 33.36 and 8.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 33.36 and 8.72 is: 13.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 33.36 = 8.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/33.36 = 8.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 33.36 × 8.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.69/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.07

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