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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.49, 47.21 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.49, 47.21 and 12.23 is: 18.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.49 : 47.21 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.49/47.21 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.49x = 47.21 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.49x = 577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.35/31.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.33

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