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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.31, 33.47 and 6.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.31, 33.47 and 6.28 is: 9.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.31 : 33.47 = 6.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.31/33.47 = 6.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.31x = 33.47 × 6.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.31x = 210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.23/22.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.42

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