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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 33.81 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 33.81 and 22.05 is: 33.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 33.81 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/33.81 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 33.81 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 745.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.51/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.09

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