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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.96, 47.93 and 12.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.96, 47.93 and 12.71 is: 19.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.96 : 47.93 = 12.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.96/47.93 = 12.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.96x = 47.93 × 12.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.96x = 609.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.19/31.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.06

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