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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.86, 34.26 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.86, 34.26 and 22.30 is: 33.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.86 : 34.26 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.86/34.26 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.86x = 34.26 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.86x = 764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.00/22.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.42

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