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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.80, 29.80 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.80, 29.80 and 22.80 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.80 : 29.80 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.80/29.80 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.80x = 29.80 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.80x = 679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.44/22.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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