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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.43, 30.95 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.43, 30.95 and 12.74 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.43 : 30.95 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.43/30.95 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.43x = 30.95 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.43x = 394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.18/22.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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