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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.45, 43.43 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.45, 43.43 and 22.26 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.45 : 43.43 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.45/43.43 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.45x = 43.43 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.45x = 966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.75/31.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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