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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.81, 47.72 and 12.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.81, 47.72 and 12.81 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.81 : 47.72 = 12.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.81/47.72 = 12.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.81x = 47.72 × 12.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.81x = 611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.40/31.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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