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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.17, 46.72 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.17, 46.72 and 14.05 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.17 : 46.72 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.17/46.72 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.17x = 46.72 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.17x = 656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.45/31.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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