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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.03, 46.51 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.03, 46.51 and 17.49 is: 26.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.03 : 46.51 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.03/46.51 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.03x = 46.51 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.03x = 813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.46/31.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.22

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