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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 34.09 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 34.09 and 22.41 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 34.09 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/34.09 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 34.09 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.90/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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