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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.07, 46.59 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.07, 46.59 and 19.66 is: 29.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.07 : 46.59 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.07/46.59 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.07x = 46.59 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.07x = 915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.73/31.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.47

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