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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.07, 45.66 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.07, 45.66 and 22.17 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.07 : 45.66 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.07/45.66 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.07x = 45.66 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.07x = 1,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.17/33.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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