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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.77, 47.60 and 11.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.77, 47.60 and 11.47 is: 17.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.77 : 47.60 = 11.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.77/47.60 = 11.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.77x = 47.60 × 11.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.77x = 545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.84/31.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.18

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