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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 30.83 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 30.83 and 22.30 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 30.83 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/30.83 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 30.83 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.32/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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