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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 31.83 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 31.83 and 21.74 is: 30.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 31.83 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/31.83 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 31.83 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.74/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.14

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