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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.41, 63.97 and 31.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.41, 63.97 and 31.87 is: 43.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.41 : 63.97 = 31.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.41/63.97 = 31.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.41x = 63.97 × 31.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.41x = 2,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038.72/46.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.93

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