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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.15 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.15 and 10.74 is: 16.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.15 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.15 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.15 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.77/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.11

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