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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 34.11 and 22.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 34.11 and 22.60 is: 34.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 34.11 = 22.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/34.11 = 22.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 34.11 × 22.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.89/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.11

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