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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.41, 47.07 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.41, 47.07 and 22.23 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.41 : 47.07 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.41/47.07 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.41x = 47.07 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.41x = 1,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.37/31.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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