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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.50, 47.20 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.50, 47.20 and 22.50 is: 33.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.50 : 47.20 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.50/47.20 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.50x = 47.20 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.50x = 1,062
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062/31.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.71

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