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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 33.72 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 33.72 and 12.31 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 33.72 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/33.72 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 33.72 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.09/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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