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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 42.85 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 42.85 and 17.93 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 42.85 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/42.85 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 42.85 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.30/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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