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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 31.68 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 31.68 and 22.80 is: 31.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 31.68 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/31.68 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 31.68 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.30/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.43

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