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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.18, 47.13 and 31.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.18, 47.13 and 31.18 is: 47.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.18 : 47.13 = 31.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.18/47.13 = 31.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.18x = 47.13 × 31.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.18x = 1,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.51/31.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.13

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