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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.52, 30.84 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.52, 30.84 and 22.24 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.52 : 30.84 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.52/30.84 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.52x = 30.84 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.52x = 685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.88/22.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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