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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.81, 34.21 and 8.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.81, 34.21 and 8.36 is: 12.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.81 : 34.21 = 8.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.81/34.21 = 8.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.81x = 34.21 × 8.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.81x = 286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.00/22.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.54

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