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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 34.09 and 7.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 34.09 and 7.50 is: 11.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 34.09 = 7.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/34.09 = 7.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 34.09 × 7.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 255.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.78/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.26

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