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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 31.38 and 22.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 31.38 and 22.36 is: 30.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 31.38 = 22.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/31.38 = 22.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 31.38 × 22.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.66/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.88

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