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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.29, 46.78 and 21.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.29, 46.78 and 21.11 is: 31.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.29 : 46.78 = 21.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.29/46.78 = 21.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.29x = 46.78 × 21.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.29x = 987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.50/31.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.56

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