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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.36, 30.62 and 22.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.36, 30.62 and 22.33 is: 30.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.36 : 30.62 = 22.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.36/30.62 = 22.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.36x = 30.62 × 22.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.36x = 683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.74/22.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.58

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