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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 30.84 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 30.84 and 22.35 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 30.84 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/30.84 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 30.84 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 689.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.27/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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