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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.76, 43.77 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.76, 43.77 and 22.55 is: 31.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.76 : 43.77 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.76/43.77 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.76x = 43.77 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.76x = 987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.01/31.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.08

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