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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.09, 45.66 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.09, 45.66 and 22.19 is: 30.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.09 : 45.66 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.09/45.66 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.09x = 45.66 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.09x = 1,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.08/33.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.62

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