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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 31.13 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 31.13 and 22.03 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 31.13 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/31.13 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 31.13 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.90/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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