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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 30.75 and 22.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 30.75 and 22.29 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 30.75 = 22.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/30.75 = 22.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 30.75 × 22.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.42/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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