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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.27, 33.39 and 10.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.27, 33.39 and 10.85 is: 16.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.27 : 33.39 = 10.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.27/33.39 = 10.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.27x = 33.39 × 10.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.27x = 362.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.28/22.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.27

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