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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.06, 46.51 and 21.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.06, 46.51 and 21.46 is: 32.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.06 : 46.51 = 21.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.06/46.51 = 21.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.06x = 46.51 × 21.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.06x = 998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.10/31.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.13

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