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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 30.66 and 22.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 30.66 and 22.42 is: 30.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 30.66 = 22.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/30.66 = 22.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 30.66 × 22.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.40/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.51

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