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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.73, 43.74 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.73, 43.74 and 22.03 is: 30.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.73 : 43.74 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.73/43.74 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.73x = 43.74 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.73x = 963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.48/31.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.37

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