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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.09, 46.56 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.09, 46.56 and 15.84 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.09 : 46.56 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.09/46.56 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.09x = 46.56 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.09x = 737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.51/31.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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