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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.10, 46.53 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.10, 46.53 and 22.52 is: 33.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.10 : 46.53 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.10/46.53 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.10x = 46.53 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.10x = 1,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.62/31.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.69

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