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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 31.02 and 22.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 31.02 and 22.02 is: 30.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 31.02 = 22.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/31.02 = 22.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 31.02 × 22.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.06/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.52

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