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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 34 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 34 and 12.54 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 34 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/34 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 34 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.45/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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