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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.37, 43.25 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.37, 43.25 and 22.16 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.37 : 43.25 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.37/43.25 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.37x = 43.25 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.37x = 958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.09/31.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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