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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.68, 47.16 and 31.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.68, 47.16 and 31.53 is: 46.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.68 : 47.16 = 31.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.68/47.16 = 31.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.68x = 47.16 × 31.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.68x = 1,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486.80/31.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.93

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