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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 33.70 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 33.70 and 12.34 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 33.70 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/33.70 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 33.70 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.86/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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