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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.22, 46.83 and 12.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.22, 46.83 and 12.95 is: 19.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.22 : 46.83 = 12.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.22/46.83 = 12.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.22x = 46.83 × 12.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.22x = 606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.21/31.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.42

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