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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.75, 34.12 and 11.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.75, 34.12 and 11.33 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.75 : 34.12 = 11.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.75/34.12 = 11.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.75x = 34.12 × 11.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.75x = 386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.52/22.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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