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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.30, 46.92 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.30, 46.92 and 15.26 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.30 : 46.92 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.30/46.92 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.30x = 46.92 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.30x = 716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.00/31.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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