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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.91, 44.07 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.91, 44.07 and 22.19 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.91 : 44.07 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.91/44.07 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.91x = 44.07 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.91x = 977.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.91/31.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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