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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 31.44 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 31.44 and 22.20 is: 30.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 31.44 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/31.44 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 31.44 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.97/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.37

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