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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.27, 33.41 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.27, 33.41 and 9.43 is: 14.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.27 : 33.41 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.27/33.41 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.27x = 33.41 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.27x = 315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.01/22.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.15

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