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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 34.41 and 7.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 34.41 and 7.72 is: 11.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 34.41 = 7.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/34.41 = 7.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 34.41 × 7.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.78/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.59

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