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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 30.48 and 12.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 30.48 and 12.39 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 30.48 = 12.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/30.48 = 12.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 30.48 × 12.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.49/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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