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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.33, 43.18 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.33, 43.18 and 22.07 is: 30.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.33 : 43.18 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.33/43.18 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.33x = 43.18 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.33x = 952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.71/31.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.41

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