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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.90, 43.99 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.90, 43.99 and 22.69 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.90 : 43.99 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.90/43.99 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.90x = 43.99 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.90x = 998.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.13/31.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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