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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 33.92 and 9.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 33.92 and 9.10 is: 13.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 33.92 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/33.92 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 33.92 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.67/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.65

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