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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 33.71 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 33.71 and 10.91 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 33.71 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/33.71 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 33.71 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.81/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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