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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.30, 46.87 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.30, 46.87 and 17.02 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.30 : 46.87 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.30/46.87 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.30x = 46.87 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.30x = 797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.73/31.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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