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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.35, 33.50 and 11.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.35, 33.50 and 11.50 is: 17.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.35 : 33.50 = 11.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.35/33.50 = 11.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.35x = 33.50 × 11.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.35x = 385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.45/22.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.24

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