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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.24, 43.10 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.24, 43.10 and 21.99 is: 30.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.24 : 43.10 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.24/43.10 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.24x = 43.10 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.24x = 947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.90/31.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.34

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