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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.94, 44.10 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.94, 44.10 and 24.20 is: 33.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 44.10 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/44.10 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 44.10 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 1,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.22/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.41

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