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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 31.47 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 31.47 and 22.37 is: 30.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 31.47 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/31.47 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 31.47 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.96/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.68

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