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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.04, 46.56 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.04, 46.56 and 21.47 is: 32.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.04 : 46.56 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.04/46.56 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.04x = 46.56 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.04x = 999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.41/31.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.20

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