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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 30.49 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 30.49 and 12.88 is: 17.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 30.49 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/30.49 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 30.49 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.79/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.78

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