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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.64, 31.06 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.64, 31.06 and 22.38 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.64 : 31.06 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.64/31.06 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.64x = 31.06 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.64x = 695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.07/22.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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