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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.49, 43.43 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.49, 43.43 and 22.27 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.49 : 43.43 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.49/43.43 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.49x = 43.43 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.49x = 967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.19/31.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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