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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 34.27 and 8.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 34.27 and 8.40 is: 12.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 34.27 = 8.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/34.27 = 8.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 34.27 × 8.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.79/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.60

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