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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.56, 31.14 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.56, 31.14 and 12.86 is: 17.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.56 : 31.14 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.56/31.14 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.56x = 31.14 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.56x = 400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.51/22.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.75

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