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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 33.78 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 33.78 and 9.70 is: 14.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 33.78 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/33.78 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 33.78 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.67/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.54

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