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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.19, 30.68 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.19, 30.68 and 22.01 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.19 : 30.68 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.19/30.68 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.19x = 30.68 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.19x = 675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.09/22.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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