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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.53, 47.29 and 17.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.53, 47.29 and 17.99 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.53 : 47.29 = 17.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.53/47.29 = 17.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.53x = 47.29 × 17.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.53x = 850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.42/31.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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