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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 30.51 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 30.51 and 12.89 is: 17.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 30.51 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/30.51 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 30.51 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.21/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.79

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