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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 31.65 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 31.65 and 22.08 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 31.65 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/31.65 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 31.65 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.56/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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