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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 46.72 and 16.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 46.72 and 16.91 is: 25.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 46.72 = 16.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/46.72 = 16.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 46.72 × 16.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.80/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.38

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