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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.35, 46.92 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.35, 46.92 and 17.79 is: 26.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.35 : 46.92 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.35/46.92 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.35x = 46.92 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.35x = 834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.71/31.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.63

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