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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.61, 43.64 and 22.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.61, 43.64 and 22.42 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.61 : 43.64 = 22.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.61/43.64 = 22.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.61x = 43.64 × 22.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.61x = 978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.19/31.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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