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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 42.96 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 42.96 and 22.95 is: 31.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 42.96 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/42.96 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 42.96 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 985.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.93/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.67

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