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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 34.34 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 34.34 and 12.22 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 34.34 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/34.34 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 34.34 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.63/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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