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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.31, 33.48 and 8.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.31, 33.48 and 8.78 is: 13.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.31 : 33.48 = 8.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.31/33.48 = 8.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.31x = 33.48 × 8.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.31x = 294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.04/22.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.18

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