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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.16, 42.95 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.16, 42.95 and 21.93 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.16 : 42.95 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.16/42.95 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.16x = 42.95 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.16x = 941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.66/31.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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