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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.97, 34.40 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.97, 34.40 and 22.11 is: 33.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.97 : 34.40 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.97/34.40 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.97x = 34.40 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.97x = 760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.47/22.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.11

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