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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 31.65 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 31.65 and 13.23 is: 18.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 31.65 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/31.65 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 31.65 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.73/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.25

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