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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 31.55 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 31.55 and 22.75 is: 31.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 31.55 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/31.55 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 31.55 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.57/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.41

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