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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.05, 46.59 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.05, 46.59 and 16.61 is: 24.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.05 : 46.59 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.05/46.59 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.05x = 46.59 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.05x = 773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.71/31.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.92

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