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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 31.05 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 31.05 and 22.52 is: 30.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 31.05 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/31.05 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 31.05 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.32/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.93

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