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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.25, 46.85 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.25, 46.85 and 15.83 is: 23.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.25 : 46.85 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.25/46.85 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.25x = 46.85 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.25x = 741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.50/31.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.73

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