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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.32, 46.89 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.32, 46.89 and 22.08 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.32 : 46.89 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.32/46.89 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.32x = 46.89 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.32x = 1,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035.33/31.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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