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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.88, 47.82 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.88, 47.82 and 12.62 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.88 : 47.82 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.88/47.82 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.88x = 47.82 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.88x = 603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.49/31.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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