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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.53, 47.28 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.53, 47.28 and 16.33 is: 24.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.53 : 47.28 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.53/47.28 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.53x = 47.28 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.53x = 771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.90/31.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.48

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