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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.97, 44.12 and 22.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.97, 44.12 and 22.79 is: 31.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.97 : 44.12 = 22.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.97/44.12 = 22.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.97x = 44.12 × 22.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.97x = 1,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005.49/31.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.45

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