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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.75, 43.77 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.75, 43.77 and 22.03 is: 30.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.75 : 43.77 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.75/43.77 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.75x = 43.77 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.75x = 964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.25/31.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.37

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