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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.11, 42.84 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.11, 42.84 and 22.35 is: 30.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.11 : 42.84 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.11/42.84 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.11x = 42.84 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.11x = 957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.47/31.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.78

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