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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.15, 31.75 and 22.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.15, 31.75 and 22.39 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.15 : 31.75 = 22.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.15/31.75 = 22.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.15x = 31.75 × 22.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.15x = 710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.88/23.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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