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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.35, 43.22 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.35, 43.22 and 22.62 is: 31.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.35 : 43.22 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.35/43.22 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.35x = 43.22 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.35x = 977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.31/31.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.18

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