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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.79, 34.14 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.79, 34.14 and 11.36 is: 17.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.79 : 34.14 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.79/34.14 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.79x = 34.14 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.79x = 387.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.83/22.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.02

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