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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.35, 47.05 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.35, 47.05 and 16.14 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.35 : 47.05 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.35/47.05 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.35x = 47.05 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.35x = 759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.39/31.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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