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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.30, 29.45 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.30, 29.45 and 22.30 is: 29.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.30 : 29.45 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.30/29.45 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.30x = 29.45 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.30x = 656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.74/22.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.45

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