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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 31.31 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 31.31 and 12.99 is: 17.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 31.31 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/31.31 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 31.31 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.58/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.92

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