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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.25, 33.39 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.25, 33.39 and 12.11 is: 18.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.25 : 33.39 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.25/33.39 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.25x = 33.39 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.25x = 404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.36/22.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.17

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