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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.18, 31.80 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.18, 31.80 and 22.80 is: 31.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.18 : 31.80 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.18/31.80 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.18x = 31.80 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.18x = 725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.04/23.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.28

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