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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.80, 34.05 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.80, 34.05 and 22.67 is: 33.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.80 : 34.05 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.80/34.05 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.80x = 34.05 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.80x = 771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.91/22.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.86

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