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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 31.98 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 31.98 and 22.44 is: 30.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 31.98 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/31.98 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 31.98 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 717.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.63/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.91

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