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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 53.19 and 31.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 53.19 and 31.22 is: 46.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 53.19 = 31.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/53.19 = 31.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 53.19 × 31.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 1,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.33/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.90

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