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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.69, 31.07 and 22.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.69, 31.07 and 22.60 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.69 : 31.07 = 22.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.69/31.07 = 22.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.69x = 31.07 × 22.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.69x = 702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.18/22.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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