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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.32, 46.97 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.32, 46.97 and 17.80 is: 26.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.32 : 46.97 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.32/46.97 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.32x = 46.97 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.32x = 836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.07/31.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.69

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