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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.97, 34.43 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.97, 34.43 and 12.80 is: 19.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.97 : 34.43 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.97/34.43 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.97x = 34.43 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.97x = 440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.73/22.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.18

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