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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 33.28 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 33.28 and 22.07 is: 32.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 33.28 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/33.28 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 33.28 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.52/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.97

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