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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.15, 46.74 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.15, 46.74 and 17.44 is: 26.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.15 : 46.74 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.15/46.74 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.15x = 46.74 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.15x = 815.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.21/31.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.17

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