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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.20, 46.81 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.20, 46.81 and 10.92 is: 16.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.20 : 46.81 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.20/46.81 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.20x = 46.81 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.20x = 511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.02/31.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.38

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