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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 33.41 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 33.41 and 22 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 33.41 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/33.41 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 33.41 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.97/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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