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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.39, 47.08 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.39, 47.08 and 14.27 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.39 : 47.08 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.39/47.08 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.39x = 47.08 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.39x = 671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.68/31.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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