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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.28, 46.82 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.28, 46.82 and 16.82 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.28 : 46.82 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.28/46.82 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.28x = 46.82 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.28x = 787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.28/31.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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