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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 34.05 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 34.05 and 22.64 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 34.05 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/34.05 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 34.05 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.89/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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