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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 33.67 and 8.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 33.67 and 8.92 is: 13.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 33.67 = 8.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/33.67 = 8.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 33.67 × 8.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.24/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.37

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