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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 30.92 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 30.92 and 22.70 is: 30.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 30.92 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/30.92 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 30.92 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.88/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.92

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