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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.55, 43.59 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.55, 43.59 and 22.37 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.55 : 43.59 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.55/43.59 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.55x = 43.59 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.55x = 974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974.89/31.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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