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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.31, 33.38 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.31, 33.38 and 22 is: 32.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.31 : 33.38 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.31/33.38 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.31x = 33.38 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.31x = 734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.36/22.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.92

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