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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.82, 47.79 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.82, 47.79 and 22.77 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.82 : 47.79 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.82/47.79 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.82x = 47.79 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.82x = 1,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.18/31.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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