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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.15, 46.71 and 10.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.15, 46.71 and 10.85 is: 16.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.15 : 46.71 = 10.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.15/46.71 = 10.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.15x = 46.71 × 10.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.15x = 506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.80/31.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.27

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