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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.06, 46.68 and 16.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.06, 46.68 and 16.63 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.06 : 46.68 = 16.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.06/46.68 = 16.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.06x = 46.68 × 16.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.06x = 776.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.33/31.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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