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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.07, 31.59 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.07, 31.59 and 22.87 is: 31.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.07 : 31.59 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.07/31.59 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.07x = 31.59 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.07x = 722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.46/23.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.32

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