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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.74, 47.60 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.74, 47.60 and 12.47 is: 18.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.74 : 47.60 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.74/47.60 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.74x = 47.60 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.74x = 593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.51/31.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.70

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