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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 30.77 and 22.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 30.77 and 22.51 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 30.77 = 22.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/30.77 = 22.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 30.77 × 22.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 692.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.63/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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