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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.32 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.32 and 12.19 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.32 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.32 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.32 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.36/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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