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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.41, 47.03 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.41, 47.03 and 17.82 is: 26.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.41 : 47.03 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.41/47.03 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.41x = 47.03 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.41x = 837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.99/31.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.68

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