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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.03, 46.62 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.03, 46.62 and 22.03 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.03 : 46.62 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.03/46.62 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.03x = 46.62 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.03x = 1,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027.04/31.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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