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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.44, 47.08 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.44, 47.08 and 16.17 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.44 : 47.08 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.44/47.08 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.44x = 47.08 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.44x = 761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.52/31.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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