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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 31.87 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 31.87 and 22.65 is: 31.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 31.87 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/31.87 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 31.87 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.72/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.47

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