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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 33.90 and 11.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 33.90 and 11.20 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 33.90 = 11.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/33.90 = 11.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 33.90 × 11.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.68/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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