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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.79, 34.13 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.79, 34.13 and 10.74 is: 16.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.79 : 34.13 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.79/34.13 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.79x = 34.13 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.79x = 366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.50/22.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.09

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