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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.13, 63.56 and 31.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.13, 63.56 and 31.55 is: 43.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.13 : 63.56 = 31.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.13/63.56 = 31.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.13x = 63.56 × 31.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.13x = 2,005.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.32/46.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.47

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