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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.15 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.15 and 22.22 is: 33.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.15 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.15 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.15 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.81/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.16

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