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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 33.60 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 33.60 and 8.16 is: 12.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 33.60 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/33.60 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 33.60 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.18/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.23

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