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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.41, 47.08 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.41, 47.08 and 14.28 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.41 : 47.08 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.41/47.08 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.41x = 47.08 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.41x = 672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.30/31.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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