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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.48, 47.24 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.48, 47.24 and 15.44 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.48 : 47.24 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.48/47.24 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.48x = 47.24 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.48x = 729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.31/31.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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