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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.11, 31.66 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.11, 31.66 and 22.77 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.11 : 31.66 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.11/31.66 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.11x = 31.66 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.11x = 720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.84/23.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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