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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.93, 31.62 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.93, 31.62 and 22.59 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.93 : 31.62 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.93/31.62 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.93x = 31.62 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.93x = 714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.30/22.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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