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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.25, 43.14 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.25, 43.14 and 22.64 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.25 : 43.14 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.25/43.14 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.25x = 43.14 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.25x = 976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.69/31.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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