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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 31.08 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 31.08 and 22.01 is: 30.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 31.08 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/31.08 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 31.08 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 684.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.07/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.24

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