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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 31.07 and 22.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 31.07 and 22.49 is: 31.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 31.07 = 22.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/31.07 = 22.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 31.07 × 22.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.50/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.00

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