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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 33.81 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 33.81 and 22.14 is: 33.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 33.81 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/33.81 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 33.81 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.55/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.40

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