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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 63.57 and 31.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 63.57 and 31.56 is: 43.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 63.57 = 31.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/63.57 = 31.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 63.57 × 31.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 2,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006.27/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.51

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