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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.59, 33.90 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.59, 33.90 and 6.56 is: 9.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.59 : 33.90 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.59/33.90 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.59x = 33.90 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.59x = 222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.44/22.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.85

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