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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.23, 31.86 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.23, 31.86 and 22.58 is: 30.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.23 : 31.86 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.23/31.86 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.23x = 31.86 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.23x = 719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.24/23.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.96

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