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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 34.23 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 34.23 and 22.22 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 34.23 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/34.23 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 34.23 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.59/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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