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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.26, 46.86 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.26, 46.86 and 16.02 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.26 : 46.86 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.26/46.86 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.26x = 46.86 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.26x = 750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.70/31.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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