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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.64, 33.96 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.64, 33.96 and 10.45 is: 15.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.64 : 33.96 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.64/33.96 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.64x = 33.96 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.64x = 354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.71/22.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.67

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