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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.24, 46.86 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.24, 46.86 and 14.12 is: 21.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.24 : 46.86 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.24/46.86 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.24x = 46.86 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.24x = 661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.89/31.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.19

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