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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.19, 43.10 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.19, 43.10 and 22.01 is: 30.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.19 : 43.10 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.19/43.10 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.19x = 43.10 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.19x = 948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.63/31.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.41

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