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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 30.79 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 30.79 and 22.47 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 30.79 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/30.79 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 30.79 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.85/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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