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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 34.02 and 10.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 34.02 and 10.51 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 34.02 = 10.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/34.02 = 10.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 34.02 × 10.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.47/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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