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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.19, 46.73 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.19, 46.73 and 14.91 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.19 : 46.73 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.19/46.73 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.19x = 46.73 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.19x = 696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.67/31.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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