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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 33.68 and 8.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 33.68 and 8.95 is: 13.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 33.68 = 8.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/33.68 = 8.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 33.68 × 8.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.22/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.41

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