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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.27, 30.73 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.27, 30.73 and 12.56 is: 17.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.27 : 30.73 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.27/30.73 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.27x = 30.73 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.27x = 386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.01/22.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.34

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