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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.20, 31.96 and 22.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.20, 31.96 and 22.48 is: 30.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.20 : 31.96 = 22.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.20/31.96 = 22.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.20x = 31.96 × 22.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.20x = 718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.46/23.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.97

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