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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.40, 43.31 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.40, 43.31 and 22.19 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.40 : 43.31 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.40/43.31 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.40x = 43.31 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.40x = 960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.94/31.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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