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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.90, 34.35 and 6.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.90, 34.35 and 6.87 is: 10.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.90 : 34.35 = 6.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.90/34.35 = 6.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.90x = 34.35 × 6.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.90x = 235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.98/22.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.31

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