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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.16, 46.79 and 21.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.16, 46.79 and 21.04 is: 31.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.16 : 46.79 = 21.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.16/46.79 = 21.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.16x = 46.79 × 21.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.16x = 984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.46/31.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.59

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