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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 31.56 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 31.56 and 22.63 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 31.56 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/31.56 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 31.56 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.12/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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