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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 33.98 and 9.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 33.98 and 9.83 is: 14.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 33.98 = 9.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/33.98 = 9.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 33.98 × 9.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.02/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.73

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