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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.97, 31.68 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.97, 31.68 and 13.76 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.97 : 31.68 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.97/31.68 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.97x = 31.68 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.97x = 435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.76/22.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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