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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.34 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.34 and 22.70 is: 34.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.34 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.34 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.34 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.52/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.25

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