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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 34.42 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 34.42 and 12.26 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 34.42 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/34.42 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 34.42 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.99/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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