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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.91, 47.80 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.91, 47.80 and 14.80 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.91 : 47.80 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.91/47.80 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.91x = 47.80 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.91x = 707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.44/31.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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