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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.87, 47.76 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.87, 47.76 and 22.24 is: 33.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.87 : 47.76 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.87/47.76 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.87x = 47.76 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.87x = 1,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062.18/31.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.33

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