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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.38 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.38 and 22.76 is: 34.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.38 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.38 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.38 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.49/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.38

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