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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 33.83 and 11.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 33.83 and 11.18 is: 16.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 33.83 = 11.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/33.83 = 11.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 33.83 × 11.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.05/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.74

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