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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.24, 46.90 and 17.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.24, 46.90 and 17.74 is: 26.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.24 : 46.90 = 17.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.24/46.90 = 17.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.24x = 46.90 × 17.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.24x = 831.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.73/31.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.63

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