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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.20, 46.83 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.20, 46.83 and 22.65 is: 34.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.20 : 46.83 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.20/46.83 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.20x = 46.83 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.20x = 1,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.70/31.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.00

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