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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 30.90 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 30.90 and 22.22 is: 30.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 30.90 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/30.90 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 30.90 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.68/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.69

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