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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.90, 34.34 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.90, 34.34 and 11.48 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.90 : 34.34 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.90/34.34 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.90x = 34.34 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.90x = 394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.22/22.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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