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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.48, 47.24 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.48, 47.24 and 17.76 is: 26.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.48 : 47.24 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.48/47.24 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.48x = 47.24 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.48x = 838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.98/31.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.65

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