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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.91, 44.01 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.91, 44.01 and 22.70 is: 31.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.91 : 44.01 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.91/44.01 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.91x = 44.01 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.91x = 998.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.81/31.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.31

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