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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.20, 29.48 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.20, 29.48 and 22.20 is: 29.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.20 : 29.48 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.20/29.48 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.20x = 29.48 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.20x = 654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.46/22.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.48

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