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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.62, 43.60 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.62, 43.60 and 22.44 is: 30.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.62 : 43.60 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.62/43.60 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.62x = 43.60 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.62x = 978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.38/31.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.94

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