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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.57, 33.79 and 11.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.57, 33.79 and 11.86 is: 17.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.57 : 33.79 = 11.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.57/33.79 = 11.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.57x = 33.79 × 11.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.57x = 400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.75/22.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.76

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