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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33, 45.55 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33, 45.55 and 22.11 is: 30.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33 : 45.55 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33/45.55 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33x = 45.55 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33x = 1,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007.00/33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.52

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