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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.84, 47.80 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.84, 47.80 and 22.27 is: 33.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.84 : 47.80 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.84/47.80 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.84x = 47.80 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.84x = 1,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.39/31.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.43

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