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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 33.60 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 33.60 and 11.74 is: 17.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 33.60 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/33.60 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 33.60 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.46/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.59

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