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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 34.21 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 34.21 and 12.66 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 34.21 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/34.21 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 34.21 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.10/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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