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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.48, 47.17 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.48, 47.17 and 16.24 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.48 : 47.17 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.48/47.17 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.48x = 47.17 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.48x = 766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.04/31.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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