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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.43, 33.66 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.43, 33.66 and 8.93 is: 13.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.43 : 33.66 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.43/33.66 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.43x = 33.66 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.43x = 300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.67/22.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.40

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