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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.76, 47.44 and 31.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.76, 47.44 and 31.16 is: 46.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.76 : 47.44 = 31.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.76/47.44 = 31.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.76x = 47.44 × 31.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.76x = 1,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478.23/31.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.54

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