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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.59, 47.06 and 31.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.59, 47.06 and 31.17 is: 46.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.59 : 47.06 = 31.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.59/47.06 = 31.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.59x = 47.06 × 31.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.59x = 1,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.70/31.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.43

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