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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 34.17 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 34.17 and 11.95 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 34.17 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/34.17 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 34.17 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.33/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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