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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 162.31 and 31.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 162.31 and 31.18 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 162.31 = 31.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/162.31 = 31.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 162.31 × 31.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 5,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060.83/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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