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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.51, 33.75 and 11.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.51, 33.75 and 11.67 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.51 : 33.75 = 11.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.51/33.75 = 11.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.51x = 33.75 × 11.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.51x = 393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.90/22.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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