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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.31, 114.46 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.31, 114.46 and 22.20 is: 33.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.31 : 114.46 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.31/114.46 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.31x = 114.46 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.31x = 2,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541.30/76.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.30

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