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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.20, 46.74 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.20, 46.74 and 23.22 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.20 : 46.74 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.20/46.74 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.20x = 46.74 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.20x = 1,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.30/31.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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