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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.92, 31.54 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.92, 31.54 and 22.24 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.92 : 31.54 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.92/31.54 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.92x = 31.54 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.92x = 701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.45/22.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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