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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.51, 33.77 and 8.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.51, 33.77 and 8.99 is: 13.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.51 : 33.77 = 8.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.51/33.77 = 8.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.51x = 33.77 × 8.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.51x = 303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.57/22.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.49

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