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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.87, 44 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.87, 44 and 20.22 is: 27.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.87 : 44 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.87/44 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.87x = 44 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.87x = 889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.68/31.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.92

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