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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.22, 51.30 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.22, 51.30 and 22.27 is: 33.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.22 : 51.30 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.22/51.30 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.22x = 51.30 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.22x = 1,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142.45/34.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.39

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