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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 30.87 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 30.87 and 22.32 is: 30.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 30.87 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/30.87 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 30.87 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.02/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.58

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