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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 31.19 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 31.19 and 22.27 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 31.19 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/31.19 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 31.19 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.60/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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