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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.74, 33.93 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.74, 33.93 and 22.05 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.74 : 33.93 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.74/33.93 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.74x = 33.93 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.74x = 748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.16/22.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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