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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.07, 46.55 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.07, 46.55 and 22.53 is: 33.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.07 : 46.55 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.07/46.55 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.07x = 46.55 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.07x = 1,048.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048.77/31.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.76

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