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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.77, 47.34 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.77, 47.34 and 31.05 is: 46.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.77 : 47.34 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.77/47.34 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.77x = 47.34 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.77x = 1,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.91/31.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.27

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