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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 31.16 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 31.16 and 22.64 is: 31.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 31.16 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/31.16 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 31.16 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.36/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.04

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