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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 30.38 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 30.38 and 12.32 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 30.38 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/30.38 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 30.38 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.13/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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