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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.96, 34.44 and 12.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.96, 34.44 and 12.25 is: 18.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.96 : 34.44 = 12.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.96/34.44 = 12.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.96x = 34.44 × 12.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.96x = 421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.89/22.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.38

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