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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 34 and 11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 34 and 11 is: 17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 34 = 11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/34 = 11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 34 × 11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 374
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17

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