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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.12 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.12 and 8.52 is: 12.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.12 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.12 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.12 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.70/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.77

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