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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.03, 46.55 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.03, 46.55 and 12.99 is: 19.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.03 : 46.55 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.03/46.55 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.03x = 46.55 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.03x = 604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.62/31.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.49

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