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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 31.42 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 31.42 and 22.10 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 31.42 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/31.42 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 31.42 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.38/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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