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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.73, 47.60 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.73, 47.60 and 8.90 is: 13.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.73 : 47.60 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.73/47.60 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.73x = 47.60 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.73x = 423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.81/31.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.36

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