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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.39, 47.05 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.39, 47.05 and 22.37 is: 33.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.39 : 47.05 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.39/47.05 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.39x = 47.05 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.39x = 1,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052.22/31.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.52

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