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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 34.14 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 34.14 and 22.38 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 34.14 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/34.14 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 34.14 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.05/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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