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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.28, 46.88 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.28, 46.88 and 17.76 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.28 : 46.88 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.28/46.88 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.28x = 46.88 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.28x = 832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.50/31.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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