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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 31.32 and 22.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 31.32 and 22.48 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 31.32 = 22.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/31.32 = 22.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 31.32 × 22.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.00/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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