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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.08, 43.16 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.08, 43.16 and 30.22 is: 41.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.08 : 43.16 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.08/43.16 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.08x = 43.16 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.08x = 1,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304.30/31.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.97

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