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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.75, 34.15 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.75, 34.15 and 11.35 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.75 : 34.15 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.75/34.15 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.75x = 34.15 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.75x = 387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.38/22.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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