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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 31.91 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 31.91 and 22.43 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 31.91 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/31.91 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 31.91 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 715.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.63/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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