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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 31.41 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 31.41 and 22.47 is: 30.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 31.41 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/31.41 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 31.41 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.78/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.91

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