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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.14 and 6.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.14 and 6.73 is: 10.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.14 = 6.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.14 = 6.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.14 × 6.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.76/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.10

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