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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.33, 33.52 and 10.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.33, 33.52 and 10.33 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.33 : 33.52 = 10.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.33/33.52 = 10.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.33x = 33.52 × 10.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.33x = 346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.24/22.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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