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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.55, 69.82 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.55, 69.82 and 12.31 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.55 : 69.82 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.55/69.82 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.55x = 69.82 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.55x = 859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.69/46.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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