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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 33.79 and 12.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 33.79 and 12.37 is: 18.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 33.79 = 12.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/33.79 = 12.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 33.79 × 12.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.75/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.57

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