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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.68, 47.48 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.68, 47.48 and 14.54 is: 21.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.68 : 47.48 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.68/47.48 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.68x = 47.48 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.68x = 690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.40/31.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.79

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