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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.80, 43.90 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.80, 43.90 and 22.62 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.80 : 43.90 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.80/43.90 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.80x = 43.90 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.80x = 993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.02/31.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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