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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 31.07 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 31.07 and 22.07 is: 30.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 31.07 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/31.07 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 31.07 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.45/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.36

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