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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 33.55 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 33.55 and 12.22 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 33.55 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/33.55 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 33.55 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 409.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.87/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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