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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.15, 46.68 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.15, 46.68 and 13.11 is: 19.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.15 : 46.68 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.15/46.68 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.15x = 46.68 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.15x = 611.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.97/31.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.65

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