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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.17, 45.75 and 22.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.17, 45.75 and 22.25 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.17 : 45.75 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.17/45.75 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.17x = 45.75 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.17x = 1,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.14/33.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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