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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 31.92 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 31.92 and 22.88 is: 31.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 31.92 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/31.92 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 31.92 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.33/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.36

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