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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 30.69 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 30.69 and 12.53 is: 17.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 30.69 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/30.69 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 30.69 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.56/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.30

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