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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 29.80 and 22.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 29.80 and 22.60 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 29.80 = 22.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/29.80 = 22.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 29.80 × 22.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.48/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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