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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 34.16 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 34.16 and 22.20 is: 33.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 34.16 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/34.16 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 34.16 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.24/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.48

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