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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 33.94 and 11.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 33.94 and 11.94 is: 17.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 33.94 = 11.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/33.94 = 11.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 33.94 × 11.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.24/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.92

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