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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.39, 31.03 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.39, 31.03 and 22.08 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.39 : 31.03 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.39/31.03 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.39x = 31.03 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.39x = 685.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.09/22.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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