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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.50, 47.20 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.50, 47.20 and 16.30 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.50 : 47.20 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.50/47.20 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.50x = 47.20 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.50x = 769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.47/31.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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