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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.46, 30.82 and 22.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.46, 30.82 and 22.09 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.46 : 30.82 = 22.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.46/30.82 = 22.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.46x = 30.82 × 22.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.46x = 680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.81/22.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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