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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.69, 47.48 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.69, 47.48 and 22.65 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.69 : 47.48 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.69/47.48 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.69x = 47.48 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.69x = 1,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075.42/31.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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