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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.16, 46.71 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.16, 46.71 and 22.03 is: 33.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.16 : 46.71 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.16/46.71 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.16x = 46.71 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.16x = 1,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029.02/31.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.02

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