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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.36, 43.26 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.36, 43.26 and 22.15 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.36 : 43.26 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.36/43.26 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.36x = 43.26 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.36x = 958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.21/31.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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