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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.19, 43.05 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.19, 43.05 and 21.96 is: 30.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.19 : 43.05 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.19/43.05 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.19x = 43.05 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.19x = 945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.38/31.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.32

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