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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 34.06 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 34.06 and 12.56 is: 18.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 34.06 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/34.06 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 34.06 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.79/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.85

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