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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.87, 31.56 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.87, 31.56 and 22.18 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.87 : 31.56 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.87/31.56 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.87x = 31.56 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.87x = 700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.00/22.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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