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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 33.56 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 33.56 and 22.40 is: 33.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 33.56 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/33.56 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 33.56 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 751.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.89/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.23

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