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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.92, 31.81 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.92, 31.81 and 22.71 is: 31.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.92 : 31.81 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.92/31.81 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.92x = 31.81 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.92x = 722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.24/22.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.50

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