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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.19, 46.82 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.19, 46.82 and 22.23 is: 33.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.19 : 46.82 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.19/46.82 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.19x = 46.82 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.19x = 1,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040.86/31.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.38

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