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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.29, 46.95 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.29, 46.95 and 11.01 is: 16.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.29 : 46.95 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.29/46.95 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.29x = 46.95 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.29x = 516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.92/31.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.52

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