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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.13, 30.54 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.13, 30.54 and 12.43 is: 17.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.13 : 30.54 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.13/30.54 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.13x = 30.54 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.13x = 379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.40/22.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.15

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