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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.36, 33.54 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.36, 33.54 and 12.23 is: 18.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.36 : 33.54 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.36/33.54 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.36x = 33.54 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.36x = 410.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.19/22.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.35

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