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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.87, 43.94 and 22.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.87, 43.94 and 22.02 is: 30.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.87 : 43.94 = 22.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.87/43.94 = 22.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.87x = 43.94 × 22.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.87x = 967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.23/31.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.35

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