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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.84, 43.92 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.84, 43.92 and 22.18 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.84 : 43.92 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.84/43.92 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.84x = 43.92 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.84x = 974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974.15/31.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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