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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 31.17 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 31.17 and 22.26 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 31.17 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/31.17 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 31.17 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.04/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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