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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.44, 47.19 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.44, 47.19 and 17.76 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.44 : 47.19 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.44/47.19 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.44x = 47.19 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.44x = 838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.09/31.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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