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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.50, 47.25 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.50, 47.25 and 12.50 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.50 : 47.25 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.50/47.25 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.50x = 47.25 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.50x = 590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.63/31.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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