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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.92, 31.40 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.92, 31.40 and 22.80 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.92 : 31.40 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.92/31.40 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.92x = 31.40 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.92x = 715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.81/22.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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