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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.32, 46.89 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.32, 46.89 and 22.20 is: 33.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.32 : 46.89 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.32/46.89 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.32x = 46.89 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.32x = 1,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040.96/31.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.24

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