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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.17, 46.70 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.17, 46.70 and 13.11 is: 19.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.17 : 46.70 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.17/46.70 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.17x = 46.70 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.17x = 612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.17/31.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.64

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