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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.61, 47.37 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.61, 47.37 and 22.55 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.61 : 47.37 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.61/47.37 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.61x = 47.37 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.61x = 1,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.19/31.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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