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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 34.38 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 34.38 and 22.54 is: 33.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 34.38 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/34.38 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 34.38 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.93/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.96

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