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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 30.94 and 12.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 30.94 and 12.72 is: 17.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 30.94 = 12.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/30.94 = 12.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 30.94 × 12.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.56/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.55

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