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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.27, 33.43 and 22.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.27, 33.43 and 22.21 is: 33.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.27 : 33.43 = 22.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.27/33.43 = 22.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.27x = 33.43 × 22.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.27x = 742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.48/22.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.34

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