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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.11 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.11 and 12.62 is: 18.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.11 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.11 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.11 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.30/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.91

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