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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 33.86 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 33.86 and 22.12 is: 32.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 33.86 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/33.86 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 33.86 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.98/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.99

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