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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.02, 46.56 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.02, 46.56 and 17.51 is: 26.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.02 : 46.56 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.02/46.56 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.02x = 46.56 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.02x = 815.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.03/31.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.27

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