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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 33.90 and 12.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 33.90 and 12.98 is: 19.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 33.90 = 12.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/33.90 = 12.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 33.90 × 12.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 440.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.02/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.45

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