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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.96, 34.26 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.96, 34.26 and 22.28 is: 33.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.96 : 34.26 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.96/34.26 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.96x = 34.26 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.96x = 763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.31/22.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.25

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