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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31, 46.44 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31, 46.44 and 16.56 is: 24.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31 : 46.44 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31/46.44 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31x = 46.44 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31x = 769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.05/31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.81

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