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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 33.82 and 12.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 33.82 and 12.92 is: 19.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 33.82 = 12.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/33.82 = 12.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 33.82 × 12.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.75/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.38

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