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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 46.55 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 46.55 and 11.77 is: 17.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 46.55 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/46.55 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 46.55 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.02/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.65

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