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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.87, 47.79 and 22.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.87, 47.79 and 22.81 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.87 : 47.79 = 22.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.87/47.79 = 22.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.87x = 47.79 × 22.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.87x = 1,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090.09/31.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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