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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.36, 33.56 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.36, 33.56 and 12.74 is: 19.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.36 : 33.56 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.36/33.56 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.36x = 33.56 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.36x = 427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.55/22.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.12

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