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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.39, 43.36 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.39, 43.36 and 22.16 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.39 : 43.36 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.39/43.36 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.39x = 43.36 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.39x = 960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.91/31.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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