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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.91, 31.56 and 22.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.91, 31.56 and 22.33 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.91 : 31.56 = 22.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.91/31.56 = 22.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.91x = 31.56 × 22.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.91x = 704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.58/22.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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