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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.90, 34.12 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.90, 34.12 and 22.28 is: 33.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.90 : 34.12 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.90/34.12 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.90x = 34.12 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.90x = 760.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.19/22.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.20

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