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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.22, 44.23 and 31.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.22, 44.23 and 31.14 is: 42.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.22 : 44.23 = 31.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.22/44.23 = 31.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.22x = 44.23 × 31.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.22x = 1,377.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377.17/32.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.74

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