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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 31.00 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 31.00 and 22.01 is: 30.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 31.00 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/31.00 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 31.00 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.25/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.44

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