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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31, 46.44 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31, 46.44 and 15.76 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31 : 46.44 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31/46.44 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31x = 46.44 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31x = 731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.58/31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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