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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.20, 46.72 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.20, 46.72 and 21.02 is: 31.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.20 : 46.72 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.20/46.72 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.20x = 46.72 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.20x = 982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.05/31.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.48

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