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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.22, 18.28 and 10.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.22, 18.28 and 10.96 is: 16.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.22 : 18.28 = 10.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.22/18.28 = 10.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.22x = 18.28 × 10.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.22x = 200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.35/12.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.40

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