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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.51, 47.29 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.51, 47.29 and 15.49 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.51 : 47.29 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.51/47.29 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.51x = 47.29 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.51x = 732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.52/31.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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