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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 31.94 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 31.94 and 22.83 is: 31.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 31.94 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/31.94 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 31.94 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.08/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.32

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