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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 33.55 and 22.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 33.55 and 22.48 is: 33.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 33.55 = 22.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/33.55 = 22.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 33.55 × 22.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.20/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.46

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