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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 34.04 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 34.04 and 10.67 is: 15.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 34.04 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/34.04 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 34.04 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.15/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.99

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