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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.68, 33.98 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.68, 33.98 and 12.53 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.68 : 33.98 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.68/33.98 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.68x = 33.98 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.68x = 425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.77/22.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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