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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.11, 46.68 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.11, 46.68 and 19.54 is: 29.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.11 : 46.68 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.11/46.68 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.11x = 46.68 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.11x = 912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.11/31.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.32

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