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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.43, 33.59 and 11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.43, 33.59 and 11 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.43 : 33.59 = 11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.43/33.59 = 11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.43x = 33.59 × 11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.43x = 369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.49/22.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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