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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.42, 47.05 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.42, 47.05 and 16.21 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.42 : 47.05 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.42/47.05 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.42x = 47.05 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.42x = 762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.68/31.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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