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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 31.46 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 31.46 and 22.28 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 31.46 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/31.46 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 31.46 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.66/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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