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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.29, 46.93 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.29, 46.93 and 17.76 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.29 : 46.93 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.29/46.93 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.29x = 46.93 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.29x = 833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.48/31.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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