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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.28, 46.93 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.28, 46.93 and 22.70 is: 34.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.28 : 46.93 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.28/46.93 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.28x = 46.93 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.28x = 1,065.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065.37/31.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.06

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