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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.22, 43.06 and 20.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.22, 43.06 and 20.86 is: 28.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.22 : 43.06 = 20.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.22/43.06 = 20.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.22x = 43.06 × 20.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.22x = 898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.23/31.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.77

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