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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 30.94 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 30.94 and 22.20 is: 30.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 30.94 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/30.94 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 30.94 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 686.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.87/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.66

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