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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 30.44 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 30.44 and 12.35 is: 17.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 30.44 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/30.44 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 30.44 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.97/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.05

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