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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.24, 43.12 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.24, 43.12 and 22.04 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.24 : 43.12 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.24/43.12 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.24x = 43.12 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.24x = 950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.36/31.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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