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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.52, 30.90 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.52, 30.90 and 22.26 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.52 : 30.90 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.52/30.90 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.52x = 30.90 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.52x = 687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.83/22.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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