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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.79, 47.33 and 31.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.79, 47.33 and 31.02 is: 46.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.79 : 47.33 = 31.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.79/47.33 = 31.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.79x = 47.33 × 31.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.79x = 1,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468.02/31.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.19

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