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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 34.01 and 9.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 34.01 and 9.85 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 34.01 = 9.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/34.01 = 9.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 34.01 × 9.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.00/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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