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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 47.88 and 9.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 47.88 and 9.11 is: 13.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 47.88 = 9.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/47.88 = 9.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 47.88 × 9.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.95/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.66

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