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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.34, 46.96 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.34, 46.96 and 15.27 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.34 : 46.96 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.34/46.96 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.34x = 46.96 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.34x = 717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.00/31.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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