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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 31.53 and 12.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 31.53 and 12.49 is: 17.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 31.53 = 12.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/31.53 = 12.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 31.53 × 12.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.76/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.23

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