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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 33.87 and 9.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 33.87 and 9.06 is: 13.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 33.87 = 9.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/33.87 = 9.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 33.87 × 9.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.77/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.59

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