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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 30.91 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 30.91 and 12.70 is: 17.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 30.91 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/30.91 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 30.91 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.48/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.52

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