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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.04, 31.59 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.04, 31.59 and 22.63 is: 31.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.04 : 31.59 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.04/31.59 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.04x = 31.59 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.04x = 714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.77/23.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.02

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