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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.02, 31.78 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.02, 31.78 and 22.40 is: 30.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.02 : 31.78 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.02/31.78 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.02x = 31.78 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.02x = 711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.87/23.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.92

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