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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.74, 43.79 and 22.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.74, 43.79 and 22.51 is: 31.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.74 : 43.79 = 22.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.74/43.79 = 22.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.74x = 43.79 × 22.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.74x = 985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.63/31.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.06

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