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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.80, 31.67 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.80, 31.67 and 22.12 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.80 : 31.67 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.80/31.67 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.80x = 31.67 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.80x = 700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.54/22.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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