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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 46.65 and 21.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 46.65 and 21.05 is: 31.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 46.65 = 21.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/46.65 = 21.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 46.65 × 21.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.67/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.54

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