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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.74, 34.08 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.74, 34.08 and 13.11 is: 19.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.74 : 34.08 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.74/34.08 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.74x = 34.08 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.74x = 446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.72/22.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.65

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