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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.20, 30.62 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.20, 30.62 and 17.82 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.20 : 30.62 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.20/30.62 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.20x = 30.62 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.20x = 545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.57/22.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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