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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.81, 43.91 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.81, 43.91 and 22.14 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.81 : 43.91 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.81/43.91 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.81x = 43.91 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.81x = 972.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.17/31.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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