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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.02, 46.50 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.02, 46.50 and 16.57 is: 24.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.02 : 46.50 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.02/46.50 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.02x = 46.50 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.02x = 770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.51/31.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.84

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