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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 33.71 and 8.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 33.71 and 8.03 is: 12.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 33.71 = 8.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/33.71 = 8.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 33.71 × 8.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.48/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.04

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