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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.01, 46.50 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.01, 46.50 and 21.44 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.01 : 46.50 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.01/46.50 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.01x = 46.50 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.01x = 996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.73/31.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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