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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 34.16 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 34.16 and 9.07 is: 13.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 34.16 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/34.16 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 34.16 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.83/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.60

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