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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.06, 46.59 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.06, 46.59 and 13.96 is: 20.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.06 : 46.59 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.06/46.59 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.06x = 46.59 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.06x = 650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.16/31.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.94

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