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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.20, 43.05 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.20, 43.05 and 21.97 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.20 : 43.05 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.20/43.05 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.20x = 43.05 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.20x = 945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.81/31.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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