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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.74, 34.13 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.74, 34.13 and 9.90 is: 14.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.74 : 34.13 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.74/34.13 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.74x = 34.13 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.74x = 337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.84/22.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.86

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