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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 31.81 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 31.81 and 22.41 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 31.81 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/31.81 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 31.81 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.86/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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