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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.91, 34.11 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.91, 34.11 and 22.82 is: 33.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.91 : 34.11 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.91/34.11 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.91x = 34.11 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.91x = 778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.22/22.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.98

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